Capital Asset Specialist

Detroit Housing Commission•Detroit, MI

16h

About The Position

The Capital Asset Specialist coordinates and monitors public housing construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with construction documents, work schedules, cost estimates, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and DHC regulations and standards. The position works under the general managerial direction of the Capital Asset Manager. The role oversees project quality, schedules, budgets, procurement, contract modifications, inspections, payments, and project documentation. It coordinates with DHC property managers, private management companies, residents, contractors, architects, project managers, consultants, government officials, and other partners to resolve construction issues and complete projects. The position also performs routine facility inspections, monitors Davis-Bacon labor standards, prepares reports and bid documents, and responds to emergency maintenance requests. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree combined with relevant work experience. Responsible and productive work experience in construction or affordable housing may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or a related field is preferred. The employee must hold a valid Michigan driver’s license, be bondable and insurable, pass criminal investigation clearances and a drug screening, and be willing to work traditional, non-traditional, or weekend hours as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree combined with relevant work experience.
Work experience demonstrating a responsible and productive history in construction or affordable housing may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Must be bondable and insurable.
Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances.
Must pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider.
Must be willing to work traditional and non-traditional or weekend hours as required.
May be required to acquire additional specialized training.
Knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction contract processes, provisions, and procedures.
Knowledge of HUD and other federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations related to procurement, design, construction, environmental issues, and building codes and guidelines.
Knowledge of key building systems in multifamily and single-family structures.
Knowledge of construction software, including estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
Knowledge of project design, construction management, and procurement principles and practices.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and office equipment.
Knowledge of creating and preparing comprehensive project plans.
Knowledge of accurate weekly time tracking and reporting.
Ability to act independently, analyze situations, attend to details, communicate verbally and in writing, concentrate, empathize, identify problems, initiate action, manage pressure, motivate, multitask, organize, solve problems, and think creatively.
Ability to lay out, oversee, and coordinate public housing projects.
Ability to discuss, confer, and negotiate effectively with contractors.
Ability to analyze proposed contract modifications and make appropriate related decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with private management companies, contractors, government officials, staff, residents, the public, colleagues, and development partners.
Ability to explain technical design, construction, and procurement issues clearly and effectively to groups and individuals, verbally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and analyze design specifications, statements of work, and project proposals, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate routine work and special projects, manage multiple priorities, meet established requirements, and accurately track and report time.
Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions or recommendations in accordance with industry practice and applicable federal, state, local, or DHC guidelines and regulations.
Ability to use standard office productivity software for construction-related activities, recordkeeping, data analysis, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor construction projects to ensure procedures, materials, equipment, and systems comply with approved project plans, specifications, samples, owner standards, and quality requirements.
Document construction progress, including shop drawings, manpower, schedules, delays, changes, payments, and other project events.
Maintain liaison with DHC property managers and/or private management companies, residents, contractors, project managers, and consultants during construction to resolve field problems and maintain project schedules and budgets; attend pre-bid conferences.
Oversee Capital Fund procurement, review procurement actions, monitor budgets, and obligate and expend funds.
Ensure compliance with DHC standards.
Coordinate DHC communications about project-related service interruptions affecting utilities and traffic to minimize conflicts and construction delays.
Interpret blueprints and specifications for contractors, obtain additional information from project architects when needed, and recommend document changes to facilitate construction.
Coordinate with contractors, architects, and owners on modifications and solutions to project problems; monitor and document change orders from initiation through construction completion and payment.
Perform and monitor procurement actions to comply with DHC procurement policy and secure professional service and construction contracts.
Inspect DHC properties routinely to assess major systems and the overall condition of units and buildings.
Technically review contractor payment requests and recommend approval for materials received or used and work completed during specified periods.
Review contracts and coordinate change orders and contract modifications.
Prepare daily project activity reports and other reports and analyses describing progress, adverse trends, recommendations, and conclusions.
Monitor Davis-Bacon labor standards payroll submissions and review employee field interviews.
Coordinate and assist with final inspections of equipment and systems.
Review projects at the end of the warranty period for non-compliance items.
Perform quality assurance reviews of units (PHAS indicators).
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and standards, and HUD regulations regarding public housing.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
Attend construction program meetings.
Create bid documents, which may include scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and estimates.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.